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Show A2-Th- e Thursday, Sept. 27,1990 Times-Independe- Readers share views Community Comments Mj I By Sam Taylor Dear Sam, 0 when we had kids tagging around and did a lot of camping, we pretty much stayed away from commercial campgrounds. In those days, though, such facilities were a whole lot more facilities of today. primitive than the We preferred camping out by ourselves. Even at such places as Squaw Park and Arches, things were pretty peaceful. And camping in the summer at Warner could be one of the most lonely experiences going. That, too, has changed. Primitive camping on public land was an even lonelier experience and we did a lot of it. As visitation to our natural scenic areas began increasing in the 1960s, I was a strong advocate of development of more campground areas within our national and state parks. Ive changed my mind on that issue. I don't think our government agencies could build enough campgrounds to keep up with increased visitation, and I'm not sure that's a proper role for government anyway. Commercial campgrounds today are comfortable, clean and well maintained. They provide a tax base, employment opportunities and a lot of other assets to a community. What's all this leading to? Well, for one thing, it proves I can change my mind. That's part of maturation. I've decided. As my d friend, Clem from Panguitch used to say, "That's not that's just being flexible." being wishy-washThe main thing I'm leading up to is sympathy for the position taken before the Grand County Commission by local campground opd "Blue Ribbon erators. I am confident that the Committee is going to come up with some valid answers to the camping overkill along the Colorado River corridor. I dont know how they can do it, though, without restricting camping in a lot of places. Back in the-day- s well-design- ed In reference to the article about mountain biking, I would like to have Mr. Kingsley or anyone else for that matter, to define just exactly how bikers will be "one of the biggest economic development opportunities for Grand County since the early days of the uranium industry? How will mountain biking "eclipse the ski industry?" In a ski resort the skiers pay to ride a lift to ski, what is our comparison? In a ski resort doesn't everyone stay in an expensive Condo or Hotel, do you know of any skiers that camp out in the pristine mountain air? I am a tax payer, I pay property tax so the city of Moab can have a tax base to work from, are my opinions important to the Mayor or City Council? I was not consulted on bike lanes, but now I have them and I would say the majority of bikers I see dont stay in them. If I run a red light and a policeman sees me I will get a ticket, again I pay taxes here,' if a biker runs a red light thats ok because he's riding a bike. He doesn't have to stop, and he doesn't pay the bills either. He does not create a tax base anything comparable to the ski industry, and the tax base my friends is the thermometer of a healthy economy. If Mr. Kingsley can show any concrete evidence to the contrary the tax payers are waiting to hear and see it I would also like to point out that those of us who live and play here year round, by that I mean support this town in winter and summer, hunt in the month of October, last year on opening day of deer season we also had opening day of "The Fat Tire Festival," do you think anyone should require "our future economic development opportunities" to wear orange so none of the locals will mistake them for winter food? Sincerely, Pam Branscom dearly-departe- High School News y, by Amanda McGann County-appointe- sjt Adrien and I are going to drive over to the San Rafael country for the 11 a.m. ceremonies which will open up the last reFriday of Interstate 70 in Utah. In fact, the only other unsection maining of between Washington, D.C. and Cove Fort, section completed is wood Glen Utah, Canyon in Colorado. The ribbon cutting will take the spectacular Eagle Canyon bridge, a little over 40 miles place on west of Green River. I started in the newspaper business here the same year the Interstate Highway construction project was initiated 1956. As I sat in on press conferences that year I couldn't really conceive such a system particularly one that would build a super highway through such uncharted country as the San Rafael Swell. I certainly didn't expect to live long enough to see it completed. It's some system. I'm proud to have played a small part in it seeing finished. 70 sjt think voters are intelligent enough to decide between varied issues. And I don't really follow the rationale of the Grand County Commission in calling a special election on the capital improvement bond issue just two or three weeks before a general election. Jails and courthouse additions are a completely different issue than school funding tax increases aimed at lowering classroom loads. That's a moot point, now, however. Commissioners have set the date of Tuesday, October 23 for the special bond election. I am, however, glad that the voters will have a chance to vote on the bond issue. I'm all for it, and hope it will be approved. Grand County is virtually without debt and can afford to borrow some d improvements. I believe the Commission has money for much made its case, and I hope the voters agree. pretty As for the school mill levy vote, it would be tragic if voters turned that one down at General Election time. I It's Homecoming again for the Grand County Red Devils. This year the defiant Devils are being matched against the Glen wood Springs Demons, a, game that truly pits the good against the evil. But Grand County High kicked off Home-- j coming with the election of this years royalty. The Freshman attendant is Miss Amy Bowen, the Sophomore attendant is Rhondelle Drake, the Junior attendant is Stormy Corn, the Senior attendant is Miss Melanie Miller and the 199-9- 1 Homecoming Queen is Miss Heather Langford. Following the other traditions of Homecoming, each class has picked their dress-u- p day for the week. Monday was the Freshmen's hat and shoe day. Tuesday, celebrity day for the Sophomores, while Wednesday is the Junior's bandanna day. But the Seniors day. Gang Day, has provoked some controversy with some of the students and I feel it should be explained. Gang Day is in no way, shape or form, advocating gang violence. Gang Day is simply for fun and means no j harm. Friday there is a parade, whereupon the royalty is presented to e the public and the football players get their cheers' time. the class will In be the these events Following parade Olympics. each class tries valiantly to rack up points. But come 7:30 Friday night, spirits and emotions will be running wild. At halftime will be the burning of the class numbers and the presentation of royalty. Confidence is running high for the Devils, who are coming off last week's victory over Gunnison, j Good luck Devils, and keep winning Seniors! pre-gam- much-neede- The Times-Independe- (UPS Times-Independen- Debra Gwinn Ron Drake Dorothy Anderson Don Patterson t, Assistant to Publishers Sales, Production Circulation Pressman Read All About your hometown in $16.50 Green River, Grand & San Juan $24 per year outside area $5 discount for persons 62 and older upon request for 52 news filled issues once a week local news TV guide special features lots of advertising to: Times-Independe- P.O. Box 129, Moab, UT 84532 nt, I Name enclose $1 6.50 or $24 for one year or $32 and $47 for two years jjpeash check . . Homecoming royalty County High School are, from left, junior attendant. Stormy Corn, daughter of Bruce and Leona Com. Freshman attendant, Amy Bowen, daughter of Ronnie Bowen and Ms. Brenda Bowen; Queen, Heather Langford, daughter of Thomas Langford and Ms. Mary Fortenberry; sophomore attendant, Rhondelle Drake, daughter 'of Ron and Pat Drake; and senior attendant, Melanie Miller, daughter of Jerry Miller and Ms. Susan School tax vote discussed by Chamber Times-Independe- nt .Subscribe Nqw 1990. Homecoming royalty The 1990 for Grand Miller. The The and articles following the progress of the station. This was interesting for us since KUER is just months older than our marriage, and we have been pretty steady listeners over the years. On-a- ir hosts were there to rub shoulders with the large crowd of visitors at the open house, and the new station manager, John Greene, had a chance to meet a lot of fans. After the affair, we decided to go see Zane and our dog, Sookie, who went off to college with him. It was the peak of rush week, and Zane was rush chairman for his fraternity. Phi Sigma Kappa. Things were hectic on fraternity row. (Why is it that all the college girls look alike these days? I dont recall that we did when I went to college. Is there a need for conformity?) Trying to find a parking space, Sam glanced in the rear view, mirror and said, "There's Sookie, following us." She was the most forlorn looking thing. She seemed to be saying, "Aren't you even going to stop and see me?" The only explanation is that she recognized either the sight or the sound of the car. Animals can be quite amazing. The party Saturday night at the Doubletree was attended by over 200, and most enjoyable. A special tribute was given to morning classical host and KUER musical director Gene Pack, who has been with the station since its beginning. Robert Siegel, the host of National Public Radio's All Things Considered, was the guest speaker and gave a rundown on a variety of current issues. We had a string quartet playing during the social hour, and the evening ended with the sounds of Joe Muscolino's Big Band. It was a fitting birthday party. aft And while I have on my hat as a member of the KUER Advisory Board, I will remind local listeners that the new downtown translator (at 90.5 on the FM dial) costs $50 a month to maintain. At the time it was installed, I told the appropriate people I thought the people of Moab, being the prime consumers of the service, would surely come forth with $600 a year to support it. We've done okay up to this month, and we're $25 short, with October fast approaching. I urge local listeners to send a check for whatever they can afford to KUER, 103 Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112. Be sure to mark it "Moab Translator," or it will go into the general fund. And we do have the regular fall fundraiser coming up very shortly, which is a separate fund drive from the Moab translator. I saw the figures, and Moab gave a pitifully small amount during the spring fundraiser, especially given the amount of publicity the station gives us. Anyway, here's a deal. I have four nice KUER key chains, and I'll give them to the first four people who bring in a donation for the : Moab translator. Can you beat it? i: : Fall colors, ghost town await vehicle trail ride participants the Territorial Slatchousc State Park. The ride will originate at Fremont Indian State Park on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. Fremont Indian State 21 miles Park is located off southwest of Richfield, in Clear Creek Canyon. Samuel J. and Adrien F. Taylor Publishers and Editors i 30th birthday last We joined in the celebration of KUER-FM- 's often. You who see we don't friends of lot old a met and very weekend, are regular listeners know that this entailed an open house at the station in Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah campus Friday afternoon, and a dinner Saturday. The organizing committee had talked a number of local food establishments into donated hors d'oeuvres, in exchange for public thanks. Heidi DeWitt put together a number of displays of pictures Vehicle (OHV) riders Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Moab, the act of March 3, 1897. Second class postage paid at Moab, Utah 84532. Official City and County Newspaper Published Each Thursday at 35 East Center Street, Moab, Grand County, Utah 84532. PQStmaster: Send change of address to: The P.O. Box 129, Moab, Utah 84532 r. By Adrten Taylor will have a chance to sec the fall colors of the Tushar Mountains and visit the Kimberley ghost town during the OHV trail ride sponsored by ) Utah under in your mail Trails off-highw- ay nt 6309-2000- Tdany 1 The Moab Chamber of Commerce met for regular Tuesday noon luncheon at La Hacienda restaurant. School Supt. Glen Taylor was present to discuss the two mill levy for new teachers to reduce class sizes which will be on the November ballot Taylor detailed a number of grants the district either has received or has applied for to enhance school programs. He said the two mill levy would generate about $96,000. It would be used to hire additional teachers, add additional teaching assistants and pay benefits for those hired. Average cost to the taxpayer would be less than 25 cents a week. He also had a chart which indicated that Utah has the highest number of students per teacher in the western United States. A number of announcements were made. The next meeting of the Recycling Task Force is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Lutheran Church. The next board meeting will be at 7 a.m. Oct. 2 at La Hacienda restaurant, and the regular noon, Tuesday meetings October through December will be held at Rio Colorado restaurant. Also, Cindy Winters was introduced as temporary Chamber secretary. The Vernal Chamber of Commerce will be in Moab Friday and Saturday, Sept 28, and 29 with 35 to 38 people in the group. They invited local people to join them for dinner either Friday at Pack Creek Ranch or Saturday at MiVida, both evenings at 7 p.m. Those attending should make reservations in advance. "The attractions of this ride will be the fall colors," said Mark Trotter, park ranger at the Territorial Statchousc State Park, as he described the scenery riders will view. Participants will follow a 25 miles trail loop which will take them through a portion of the Tushar Mountains. The Kimberley ghost town and a number of mines in the area will also be visited. The ride will take about two and a half hours and is for riders of moderate skill levels, Trotter said. After the ride participants can lour Fre mont Indian State Park, or travel part of the Piaute OHV trail. The Piaute Trail is a new 200-miloop constructed by the U.S.' le Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Piute County Commission and the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation. One of the Piaute Trail trailheads is located at Fremont Indian State Park. Cost for the event is $5 per person, which includes lunch. The ride is limited to 50 riders, and partici- pants must bring their own machines and required safety equipment To reserve a spot for the ride, or for more information, contact the Territorial Statchouse State Park at 6 or write them at 50 W. Box 657, Fillmore, Utah, Capitol, 84631-065Information can also be received by visiting Dcardcn Polaris in Fillmore, who is the event. 743-531- 7. When you need to Write your Congressmen . . The Hon. Howard C. Nielson House of Representatives 1122 Longworth Houfee Off. Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20525 The Hon. Jake Garn U.S. Senator 505 Dirkson Senate Off. Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 4245 Federal Office Bldg. 125 S. State Salt Lake City, UT 84138 105 Federal Building 88 W. 1st North Provo, UT 84601 Toll free or The Hon. Janies V. Hansen House of Representatives , 2421 Rayburn House Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20515 1017 Federal Building BIRTHDAY HONORS The children of Pete Carter held a birthday party to honor him on his 80th birthday at the Old City Park on August 31. Sherry Frazer, Bruce Carter, Craig Carter and LeDean Engraham, and wife Ruth, along with numerous other relatives enjoyed the day. The Hon. Orrin G. Hatch U.S. Senator 135 Russell Senate Off. Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 3438 Federal Office Bldg. 125 S. State Salt Lake City, UT 84138 . 324 25th Street Ogden, UT 84404 I ; L626-215- 1 The Hon. Wayne Owens House of Representatives 114 Cannon House Off. Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 . |